Notable Features of the 2016 Ford F-250

2016 Ford F-250 Overview

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Vehicle Overview

The F-Series Super Duty is Ford's line of heavy-duty pickup trucks, which are available in a variety of body styles, cargo-bed configurations and three model series: F-250, F-350 and F-450. This truck can carry as many as six people in the four-door crew-cab model. Competitors include 2500 and 3500 models in the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram truck lines. Two engines are available: a gas 6.2-liter V-8 and a turbo-diesel 6.7-liter V-8. Both engines team with a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. New for 2016A rapid-heat supplemental cab heater is standard in cold-weather states, and a front and rear LED strobe light kit is available for fleet models.Significant Standard Features

Safety & Recalls

NHTSA rates vehicles using a star rating system from 1-5 stars, with 5 being the highest.

Overall

4 Star

Overall Front

3 Star

Overall Side

5 Star

Overall Rollover Rating

4 Star

Driver's

3 Star

Passenger's

3 Star

Side Barrier

5 Star

Side Barrier Rating Driver

5 Star

Side Pole

3 Star

Side Pole Barrier combined (Front)

5 Star

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. NHTSA provides vehicle safety information such as front- and side-crash ratings and rollover ratings. Vehicles are rated using a star rating system from 1-5 stars, with 5 being the highest.